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The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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In Fairbanks, Alaska, coal producers Healy River Coal Corp., Usibelli Coal Mines, Evan Jones Coal Co., and individuals Harry J. Hill and Emil Usibelli faced trial in federal court for alleged Sherman Anti-Trust Act violations involving agreements on coal supply to consumers. The trial began Monday and may last a week or longer.
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Alaska Coal Producers on Trial
FAIRBANKS, (AP)—Alaska coal producers, accused of Sherman Anti-trust law violations, went on trial before a jury in federal district court here Monday.
Defendants in the action which court officials said may last a week or longer were the Healy River Coal Corp., Usibelli Coal Mines, Evan Jones Coal Co., and Harry J. Hill and Emil Usibelli.
The government has charged they violated anti-trust laws by making agreements with regard to furnishing coal to consumers.
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Fairbanks
Event Date
Monday
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trial ongoing, expected to last a week or longer
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Alaska coal producers accused of Sherman Anti-trust law violations went on trial before a jury in federal district court. Defendants include Healy River Coal Corp., Usibelli Coal Mines, Evan Jones Coal Co., Harry J. Hill, and Emil Usibelli. The government charged them with violating anti-trust laws by making agreements regarding furnishing coal to consumers.